Lead Free Toys

2018 Ryan And Rose Braided Cutie Clip: Lead Free

November 21, 2018November 21, 2018

This “Cutie Clip” [Teether / Pacifier Tether] by “Ryan And Rose” was sent to me new in an unopened package (purchased October 2018). I found it really interesting that the clip has the following warning on the packaging: Here’s the link to a similar product from this brand on Amazon: LINK* [The clip on this…

Ryan And Rose “Cutie Teether” White Rattle; non-detect for Lead, Cadmium, Mercury, Arsenic & Antimony – thank G-d!

November 21, 2018March 7, 2020

Ryan And Rose Cutie Teether This “Cutie Teether” by “Ryan And Rose” was sent to me new in an unopened package (purchased October 2018). Here’s the link to this exact product on Amazon: LINK*. When tested with a high-precision XRF instrument it was negative for any of “the bad stuff” (Cadmium, Lead, Mercury and Arsenic) and…

When tested with an XRF instrument this “You Name It Toys” Custom Name Puzzle – Farm Theme was negative for Lead, Mercury, Cadmium and Arsenic!

November 21, 2018July 20, 2022

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Originally published: November 21, 2018 Updated: October 26, 2020 I want my readers to know that this is not a paid post. The company that manufactures these products did not pay me to test their product nor to report about it on my website. The way this website works is I test and report on…

#LeadFree: Melissa & Doug Wooden Toy Train Set

December 29, 2017December 29, 2017

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I tested this Melissa & Doug wooden train set back in 2014 and it was non-detect (ND) for lead (Pb) when tested with an XRF instrument! Here’s my affiliate link for this product on Amazon!* All of the Melissa & Doug products that I have tested have been negative for lead. The nice thing about Melissa…

#LeadFree: Sophie The Giraffe Baby Toy

December 29, 2017

Sophie the Giraffe baby toy was negative for lead (Pb) when tested with an XRF instrument! Tested in 2017. Here’s my affiliate link for this product on Amazon!* Would you like to see more test results like this? Please help me rent (or eventually buy!) an XRF instrument to continue this work. You can support my…

#LeadFree: Melissa & Doug Fish Colors Puzzle

December 29, 2017December 29, 2017

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Melissa & Doug, “Crafted by hand” Fish Colors Puzzle. Lead free! (Non-detect for lead as tested with an XRF instrument.) Made in China. Here’s my affiliate link for this product on Amazon!* All of the Melissa & Doug products that I have tested have been negative for lead. The nice thing about Melissa & Doug is…

#LeadFree: Melissa & Doug Latches Activity Board (Link)

December 13, 2017December 6, 2020

I have tested this “Latches Board” by Melissa & Doug with an XRF instrument and found all components to be lead-free! This is a great example of how brass does not have to contain lead (even though most brass does!) This toy is a terrific choice for your little ones looking to explore latches and…

#LeadFreeToys: Stacking Cups

March 9, 2017November 24, 2017

Green Sprouts Plastic Stacking Cups Bath Toy: Lead Free! (ND for Cd, As, & Hg Too!) Check out my #SaferChoices Posts Here. Click here to see this product on Amazon. learn more about XRF Testing here. If you appreciate what I do & would like to support my advocacy work (including the XRF testing I do…

#XRFTesting: Plastic Toy Cow

March 4, 2017March 4, 2017

Bullyland toy cow, lead free. All components tested (of items pictured below). Modern hard plastic toys designed and sold as intended for children (manufactured today/recently) should all be lead free. As always, please feel free to ask questions. Here are some more good choices in #LeadSafe / #LeadFree farm animals for your children! Black and White Cow Wooden Farm…

Ikea Child’s Teacup in Blue: Non-Detect (Negative) for Lead

January 4, 2017May 17, 2024

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For those new to the Lead Safe Mama website: Tamara Rubin is a multiple-federal-award-winning independent advocate for childhood Lead poisoning prevention and consumer goods safety, and a documentary filmmaker. She is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children (two of her four sons were acutely Lead-poisoned in 2005). Tamara owns and runs Lead Safe Mama, LLC…